Radeon RX 550 vs Quadro 6000

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 550

50

2,674

0.0%

2,692

+0.7%

GeForce 845M

GeForce GTX 580M SLI

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce MX250

GeForce GTX 980M

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2070

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 6000

#359

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

24218%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

100%

#375

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#376

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

100%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

98%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

95%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

92%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

92%

#381

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

87%

#382

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

87%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

77%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

72%

#385

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

70%

#386

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

70%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

69%

#388

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

69%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

66%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 550 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon RX 550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 6000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro 6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 550.

Insight	Radeon RX 550	Quadro 6000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $150), it costs 77% less, resulting in a 325.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 550	Quadro 6000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+325.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon RX 550 Benchmark Check

Quadro 6000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550 and Quadro 6000

Radeon RX 550

The Radeon RX 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.

Quadro 6000

The Quadro 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 10 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,692 points. Launch price was $4,399.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550 scores 2,674 and the Quadro 6000 reaches 2,692 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro 6000 uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 550) vs 448 (Quadro 6000). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Quadro 6000).

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Quadro 6000
G3D Mark Score	2,674	2,692
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Fermi
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512+14%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS+18%	1.028 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	32	56+75%
L1 Cache	128 KB	896 KB+600%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Quadro 6000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 550 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 6000 has 6 GB. The Quadro 6000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon RX 550) vs 768 KB (Quadro 6000) — the Quadro 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Quadro 6000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550 draws 50W versus the Quadro 6000's 204W — a 121.3% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 550) vs 350W (Quadro 6000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Quadro 6000
TDP	50W-75%	204W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	155mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	53.5+305%	13.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Quadro 6000 launched at $4399 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX 550 costs 76.7% less ($115 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs 17.9 (Quadro 6000) — the Radeon RX 550 offers 326.8% better value. The Radeon RX 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).